May 2016 Babies

Beach trip question

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klh2015 wrote:

Hi moms! Heading on our first beach vacation soon- YAY! Very excited and wondering what beach stuff I'll need for our 15 mo old. I see babies in those tent things but I definitely think he's too big for that. Any advice is welcome!

We brought a beach tent to the beach and it's honestly still in the box!! Haha we used a beach umbrella for shade, especially when LO was napping on the beach. We're expecting again and due next April so we're debating on getting one of those sportbrellas for some privacy. What I don't like about the tent we got is that it's closed in without much of an opening. But it'll be great for camping someday! :)

Oh and we also brought a small baby pool and that was a hit! We found that a minimal amount of toys was better- less to keep track of and LO was perfectly happy with just a few things. We brought beach chairs for us -LO got one for his birthday but we didn't even bother bringing it this year. We also brought a blow up float that he really likes.

Bringing a tent isn't so much about age as it is to provide shade on the beach for your little one and yourselves. If you are going to spend a lot of time on the beach it's a great idea, though we have never used one. A blanket, towels, sunscreen and toys are about all we bring. And, I recently brought baby powder on our beach vacation for my three kids as it's a great way to get the sand off when you are done. I have a change of clothes and diapers for the kids when we get done being sandy and wet in the car. A camera is great, but have a place to keep it out of the sand and dry if waves come up. We lost a camera in Hawaii due a big wave! This vacation we also brought a shower basket for the kids to collect shells in. Easy to rinse off and drain with the holes in it. And, we put a life jacket on our 3 year old, but baby didn't go in the water by himself so I didn't worry about it. Enjoy your trip!!!

I am currently on a beach vacation with my lo! first full day today! def bring an umbrella or pop up for shade. spray sunscreen is the best if your lo doesn't like to wear a hat. my daughter won't where one and she has very blonde hair. I would suggest long sleeve rash guard shirts to protect from the sun they are spf 50 most of the time. baby powder with out talc to help get sand off baby. a long sleeve or light hoodie...it can get chilly in the shade with the ocean breeze. hope you have a blast!

We recently returned from our first vacation in Florida with baby. We had taken the tent but it remained in the box! Lol. For the most part all the beaches had some shady spots like trees or sitting area (completely shaded ) and we also had taken his stroller (so u can pull sun cover out) for very sunny days we would just put him in it after/before he is done splashing and is changed and he was happy to watch/sit/eat/relax and even take a nap.

Other things would be diapers, towels, change of clothes, hat, sunscreen, very few toys(mayb just a beach ball) and cooler bag with food, snack , water and milk.

Def set up the tent or umbrella when you get there for shade to cool off. It's nice to have the option rather than full sun. Make it the place to have drinks and snacks. Yes snacks are important!!! We're frequent cape cod beachgoers over here! You don't have to go overboard with junk, she will have fun playing in the water and sand! We like a couple sand toys and collecting shells. Baby powder is good to get the sand dried up and off feet and bum area, etc. Enjoy!!!

I live in Florida the motherland of beaches. I also frequent beaches regularly . Lately with the storms it's been cloudy but on a regular summer day you will pray for a tent , canopy , or umbrella . Esp with little ones . If you go to a major beach like siesta keys , south beach , Clearwater , treasure island , etc .. towards the water area there is no shady places . Manatee beach , largo , etc .. have them but you're near he parking are , trash , and heavy traffic of people so it isn't worth stationing there .

With that said if you can't take one I'd recommend renting one most shops have them at reasonable rates ( $25 all day for an umbrella and 2 chairs ) . I'd also recommend a cheap pack n play if you can take it . We are all day beach bums so when it's DD nap time we put her in the pack n play so the sand isn't blowing in her face and nose . It's also a good chill out tool when daddy and I just want to lounge for a sec . We take a cheap battery stroller fan that we place on it when she's sleeping for cool down time . We also take sand toys and snacks , water , and juice . Aside from that beach water and waves do the most part .

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